Elliotte Friedman reveals two NHL goalies who want to remove the shootout
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In his recent 32 Thoughts report, Elliotte Friedman revealed two NHL goaltenders who would remove the shootout if they could.
Elliotte Friedman has had an unusual summer with the 32 Thoughts podcast, having dealt with the firing of his longtime co-host, Jeff Marek. After some time off and solo podcasts, he recently released a note report iteration of the show to share some of what is happening in the NHL during the late offseason.
The last note of the release revealed that Elliotte Friedman attempted to ask every player one thing they would change about the NHL. Aside from Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak's belief that the league should count game-winning goals like European leagues, the most intriguing desire was to eliminate the shootout. This was unsurprisingly suggested by two goaltenders: Philadelphia Flyers' Sam Ersson and Buffalo Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Elliotte Friedman also added that veteran forward Tomas Hertl shared their sentiment.
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"Tried to ask every player if there's one thing they'd want to change about the NHL. Several, especially the younger ones, basically said, «What do I have to complain about? I'm living my dream, and making good money.» Two goalies - Sam Ersson and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - said they'd get rid of the shootout. (Tomas Hertl liked that, too.) If the shootout stays, Pastrnak said the game-winning goal should count to a scorer's individual total as is done in Europe. Hischier likes more European games. Aho and Nino Niederreiter wanted a return to one-versus-eight playoff seeding in each conference."
Both Sam Ersson and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen are relatively new goaltenders to the NHL, having played 63 and 100 games respectively. However, goalies and fans have criticized this process for the unfair disadvantage and consequences they face in these situations. Regardless, they will probably need to restructure the entirety of their overtime process should they even consider this change. Hopefully, they can manage that when the next CBA negotiations begin.
Source: Oilers Daily
Multiple NHL players call on league to abolish the shootout
Multiple NHL players call on league to abolish the shootout
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26 AOUT | 70 ANSWERS Elliotte Friedman reveals two NHL goalies who want to remove the shootout Should the NHL listen to Sam Ersson and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and remove the shootout? | ||
| Yes | 49 | 70 % |
| No | 15 | 21.4 % |
| No opinion | 6 | 8.6 % |
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